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Recreation Street in Holbeck before (left) and after (right) the improvements.

Council hails positive impact of £900k transformation to city suburb

­Plans to regenerate Holbeck have been given a £15m boost from the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the scheme dubbed the “Heart of Holbeck” project. Photo: Leeds City Council.

'Game changer' improvements announced for high street in £15m facelift

Leeds City Council are consulting on plans to introduce 20mph speed limits in residential areas across the city. Pictures: NW/Getty Images

Council to consider 'city wide' 20mph speed limits as part of safety pledge

The council was successful in its bid to purchase St Mary’s in the Wood United Reformed Church. Picture: LCC

Derelict church to be transformed as part of £24.3 million town investment

The East Leeds Orbital Route.

East Leeds Orbital Route scoops gong in Oscars of construction

Transdev claimed congestion was “killing” its network

Operators blame ‘ridiculous’ roadworks for buses being late

Leeds City Council has successfully been awarded the funding that will be aimed at enabling residents to choose more active and sustainable modes of travel. Pictures: National World

Five key routes including Armley Town Street to be 'uplifted' with £8m funding

An artist's impression of how Great George Street, in Leeds, could look under plans to improve the design of city centre routes as part of an initiative to reduce car numbers. Photo: Leeds City Council.

Consultation launched as city centre routes to be 'transformed'

The two link bridges were installed overnight over the course of two weekends by a 1,200-tonne crane. Picture: WYCA

Link bridges installed at new £26.5 million station as construction continues

The A606 at Hyde Park Corner (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

£10m cycle lane scheme to go ahead despite criticism

Cyclists working for Deliveroo in the centre of Leeds have been told to slow down (Photo by Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Deliveroo drivers told to slow down after complaints

Spence Lane footbridge is being removed by one of the world’s most powerful all terrain cranes. Picture: Steve Riding

Giant crane removes historic footbridge from Armley Gyratory

Works along the A6120 Outer Ring Road are already underway, with the second and final phase to go ahead as scheduled. Pictures LCC

Final phase of £23 million road improvements scheme given go ahead

The new public e-bike hire service, Leeds City Bikes, is set to hit the streets from tomorrow (September 15).

Everything you need to know about e-bike scheme as it launches in city

The removal of the Spence Lane footbridge over the Armley Gyratory is to begin later this month. Photo: Leeds City Council.

Busy route to close as 50-year-old bridge removed from key city junction

Roads around City Square will be closed overnight between 4-16 September. Pictures: LCC

Full list of road closures as final phase of City Square works gets underway

CGI images show the finished project as the ongoing transformation of Leeds City Rail Station continues apace, with the latest works seeing the northern entrance close to pedestrians from August 24 for essential maintenance. Photo: Leeds City Council.

Northern section to close as city station works continue

From, tonight, Apperley Road will be closed between Apperley Lane Bridge and Harrogate Road Bridge. Pictures: Google/Stock

Everything you need to know as key route shuts for six months

Apperley Road will be closed between Apperley Lane Bridge and Harrogate Road Bridge.

Flood prevention works to shut key Leeds to Bradford route for six months

From around lunchtime on Friday, August 18 Harewood Bridge will fully reopen to vehicles.

Council confirms early Harewood Bridge reopening date after repairs

Picture by Hufton Crow/Jim Stephenson/Leeds Architect Award

Shortlist celebrating the best-looking projects in the city announced

Speed limits will be reduced from 70mph/60mph to a continuous 50mph on the A6120 Outer Ring Road and A647 Stanningley Bypass. Pictures: Adobe Stock/LCC

Everything you need to know as 50mph limit planned for key route

More than £67 million will go towards resurfacing 970 roads and 245 pavements across West Yorkshire. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Leaders to pledge over £73 million towards tackling pothole problem

Harewood Bridge.

Drivers advised of month long Harewood Bridge closure

The partial closures are planned to coincide with reduced levels of traffic during the school summer holidays. Picture: Steve Riding

Everything you need to know as Armley Gyratory and Stanningley Bypass shut

The Starship service was launched in November 2022 for an initial three months, for 20,000 residents in Adel and Tinshill.

Latest city suburbs revealed for Starship grocery run trial

The leader of Leeds City Council's Conservative group, Councillor Alan Lamb, who has raised concerns about the decision.

Council removes planning application objections from public view

A Flexibus bus which is part of the scheme that is now being scrapped.

Flexibus service is cancelled after just 18 months

The Dyneley Arms junction.

Motorists warned of overnight road closures at Dyneley Arms junction

From July there will be daily night-time partial closures around the Armley Gyratory for surfacing works. Picture: Steve Riding

Leeds set for month long travel chaos as two major city routes shut

The area of Leeds city centre covered by the Innovation Arc already has the region’s highest concentration of employment.

Have your say on council plans for area the size of 185 football pitches

A6120 Broadway between Fink Hill and Horsforth roundabout will close for the weekend.

Everything you need to know as drivers face lengthy road closure diversions

The A6120 Broadway between Fink Hill and Horsforth roundabout will close next weekend. Picture: LCC

Drivers face 5-mile and 20 minute diversions as key road shuts for resurfacing

Flooding in Kirkstall Road in 2015. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

New flood defences will prevent railway lines from a battering

Average speed cameras on the A6120 and A647. Photo: Leeds City Council.

'High risk' Leeds roads will see city's first permanent average speed cameras

East Parade at the junction with South Parade. Photo: Leeds City Council.

New 24-hour “bus gate” traffic restrictions are set to go live with cameras

Couns Jonathan Pryor and Helen Hayden at the site of the latest phase of work on Leeds' New Briggate. Photo: Leeds City Council.

Work starts on major transformation of historic city centre street

The airport was found in breach of a planning condition after an investigation by the council. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Airport found in breach of rules after complaints investigated by council

Leeds City Council along with construction partner Balfour Beatty will carry out waterproofing, resurfacing and foot path repair works. Picture: Simon Hulme

Everything you need to know as drivers face lengthy diversion and delays

A small area of grass and trees just outside the Leeds Art Gallery can make a great spot for those who want a picnic in the city centre. Picture Tony Johnson

'Exciting' new e-bike hiring system confirmed for city

The historic Grade II listed Harewood Bridge will shut for four weeks as essential maintenance work is carried out. Picture: Simon Hulme

Drivers face 15-mile diversion and 30 minute delays as roadworks shut bridge

They form part of Leeds City Council plans to make City Square people-first. Picture: LCC

New bus gates to come into force ahead of City Square works final phase

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